Rare Beamafar Posted March 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2017 MSC have just announced that MSC Magnifica will be based in Southampton for a whole season in 2018 with a very special twist. Not only will she be completing a season of Southampton sailings from April, but she’ll also be newly fitted out with a kettle in every cabin. And better yet, cruisers will have the chance to vote on the brand of kettle that they’d like to see in every cabin to make sure their favourite brand is on-board! The Magnifica will be sailing on a mix of Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries based on the feedback of UK cruisers. The ship has 5 gourmet restaurants, 12 bars and 5 different kids and teen club venues as well as the award winning MSC Aurea Spa. The sailings will also offer special British touches such as roast dinners on the menu, afternoon tea and British craft drinks such as John Smith beer and Guinness available in the bar. The 2500 passenger ship is also even more accessible as many itineraries can be paired with port parking, regional flights or coach transfers. The 22 sailing dates will also be all inclusive on drinks and wi-fi on-board! Antonio Paradiso, MD of MSC Cruises for the UK & Ireland said “We have carefully considered all the feedback from the UK market and have created a cruise package to suit the needs of British guests. In addition I have personally handpicked the itineraries based on my conversations with agents and hope that the bespoke itineraries, coupled with the fabulous all-inclusive beverage and Wi-Fi offer will create the perfect holiday experience for the British market.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samshltn Posted February 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2018 ...british craft drinks such as... ...guinness... 🙈 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 26, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted February 26, 2018 🙈 .. They're Italian .................... what can you say?! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy15 Posted February 26, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2018 They're Italian .................... what can you say?! :rolleyes: Oops :'):') My dear old Dad was a Dubliner.....he wouldn’t be impressed ;):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 26, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Oops :'):') My dear old Dad was a Dubliner.....he wouldn’t be impressed ;):) My DH worked in James's Gate before retiring (early) - as did his father before him. It's one of the most quintessential Irish brands there is! We're kinda used to the Brits taking credit for anything good out of Ireland (just listen to BBC commentary claiming Irish athletes as British when they're doing well LOL) so we can forgive the Italians, who are even less aware that dear old Ireland is another country! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDENBONNY Posted February 26, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I would love to go, but weather condition scary me. How bad it can be at sea? Will ship rock and roll a lot? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 26, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I would love to go, but weather condition scary me. How bad it can be at sea? Will ship rock and roll a lot? :confused: When those seas are rough, they are VERY rough, GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDENBONNY Posted February 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 26, 2018 When those seas are rough, they are VERY rough, GB. that what my DH said to me before i even showed him ports :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal1993 Posted February 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2018 MSC have just announced that MSC Magnifica will be based in Southampton for a whole season in 2018 with a very special twist.Not only will she be completing a season of Southampton sailings from April, but she’ll also be newly fitted out with a kettle in every cabin. And better yet, cruisers will have the chance to vote on the brand of kettle that they’d like to see in every cabin to make sure their favourite brand is on-board! The Magnifica will be sailing on a mix of Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries based on the feedback of UK cruisers. The ship has 5 gourmet restaurants, 12 bars and 5 different kids and teen club venues as well as the award winning MSC Aurea Spa. The sailings will also offer special British touches such as roast dinners on the menu, afternoon tea and British craft drinks such as John Smith beer and Guinness available in the bar. The 2500 passenger ship is also even more accessible as many itineraries can be paired with port parking, regional flights or coach transfers. The 22 sailing dates will also be all inclusive on drinks and wi-fi on-board! Antonio Paradiso, MD of MSC Cruises for the UK & Ireland said “We have carefully considered all the feedback from the UK market and have created a cruise package to suit the needs of British guests. In addition I have personally handpicked the itineraries based on my conversations with agents and hope that the bespoke itineraries, coupled with the fabulous all-inclusive beverage and Wi-Fi offer will create the perfect holiday experience for the British market.” Thanks for the info.We will be cruising on Sept 1 embarking in Hamburg.Looking forward to a different cruising experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal1993 Posted February 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I guess I will have to pack extra doses of Bonine.Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted February 28, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I guess I will have to pack extra doses of Bonine.Thanks for the heads up. Hope you have a wonderful cruise and that you won't need to use it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I love southHampton as a port! We have very dear friends right in Southampton - easy inexpensive flights into heathrow. Port smith right down the street- awesome all the way around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celandine Posted March 1, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hi all, I am headed on this ship (R/T from Hamburg) on April 7.... after reading this I’m a bit nervous for rough seas.... I’ve honestly never tracked weather for impact on seas... any advice on either how to find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samshltn Posted March 1, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 1, 2018 ...any advice on either how to find out? A cruise from Hamburg to Southampton, Le Havre, Zeebruge, and Amsterdam will pass through German Bight, Humber, Thames, Dover, and Wight. Currently, all of those areas are 'rough or very rough', which is the seventh level of the ten-level sea state code. Of course, in the thirty-seven days between now and your cruise, all that will change hugely. But the above links will continue to keep you informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted March 1, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I wouldn't worry too much about rough seas, yes of course you can be unlucky but chances are you won't be. We are doing 7 nights from Southampton on 23rd April. We've been from Southampton twice before in late April/early May to Le Havre, Amsterdam and Zeebrugge and had fairly calm seas both times, we also did a repositioning from Harwich to Oslo around this time of year with only slightly rough seas. Our roughest cruises have been returning to New York from the Caribbean and a couple of times in the Med in Autumn. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pluto_fan Posted March 1, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2018 A cruise from Hamburg to Southampton, Le Havre, Zeebruge, and Amsterdam will pass through German Bight, Humber, Thames, Dover, and Wight. Currently, all of those areas are 'rough or very rough', which is the seventh level of the ten-level sea state code. Of course, in the thirty-seven days between now and your cruise, all that will change hugely. But the above links will continue to keep you informed. Thank you, samshltn! I'm bookmarking these links so I can take a look when June rolls around. Several in my family have been afflicted with seasickness in the past, so it will be good to know what we're getting into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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